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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.60, 8,214.90 and 2,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.60, 8,214.90 and 2,404.60 is: 3,606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.60 : 8,214.90 = 2,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.60/8,214.90 = 2,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.60x = 8,214.90 × 2,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.60x = 19,753,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753,548.54/5,476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.90

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